Asus CP3130 User Manual

ASUS Desktop PCCP3130User Manual

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Getting to know your computerFront panelIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different

Rear panel12346 75910111411213812 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSlim ODD. This bay is for a slim size optical drive.Power butt

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationRefer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel cong

Activity/Link Speed LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connectionORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connectionBLINKING Dat

Setting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power

If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to

Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer.Connecting the pow

Turning your computer ONThis section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer.Turning your computer ONTo turn your comput

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CP3130 19Chapter 2Using Windows® 8Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens app

2Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reprod

20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Windows® UIThe Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Wind

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CP3130 21ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The funct

22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHHotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thum

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CP3130 23ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Launchin

24 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAccessing the All Apps screenFrom the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CP3130 25ENGLISHENGLISHCharm barThe Charm bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of s

26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHInside the Charm barSearch This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CP3130 27ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.A s

28 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHOther keyboard shortcutsUsing your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to hel

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CP3130 29ENGLISHENGLISH + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms out your screen. + <,>A

3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...

30 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8ENGLISHENGLISHEntering the BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are neede

Connecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to connect USB de

Connecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports

Connecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel SpeakersConnecting 8-channel SpeakersENGLISHENGLISHASUS CP3130 33ENGLISHENGLISH

Connecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. Setti

3. Turn on your computer. 4. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screena) Launch the All Apps scre

Connecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CP3130 37Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper po

4. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject, and remove the card.Never remove cards while or immediat

Using the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press PUSH on the drive bay cover to open the t

4ContentsChapter 6: Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite II ... 4

Using the keyboard (on selected models only)The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only. Hot keys Descri

Connecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/cable modem.Wired connectionUse an RJ-45 cable to connect your co

Connecting via a local area network (LAN)To connect via a LAN:1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your

Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionTo congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connection:1. From the Start screen, click Deskto

6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection.8. Select Connect to the Inter

9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect.11. Click Close to nish the

Wireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection.• To increase the range and sensitiv

To connect to a Wi-Fi network:1. Do any of the following to launch the Charm bar from the Start screen or from any application mode: a) Hover you m

48 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH

ASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilit

5Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our env

The Tool menuThe Tool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels.Launching and conguring EPUEPU is an energy-efcient tool that prov

Launching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with t

Launching and conguring Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well a

The Monitor menuThe Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels.Launching SensorThe Sensor panel displays the current value of a system

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from le, then click Nex

The System Information screenThe System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots.• Click the MB tab t

ASUS Smart Cooling System (optional)ASUS Smart Cooling System is an optional feature on selected models and may be purchased separately.Conguring the

During the system reboot, the Power LED ashes to indicate that the dust extraction fan rotates in reverse to remove the dust from the internal system

Recovering your systemResetting your PCThe Reset your PC option restores your PC to its factory default settings.Back up all your data before using th

5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Next.7. Click Create. Wait for a while for the process to comple

6IC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. This

Removing everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall o

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CP3130 61Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

62 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH?No display on the monitor.• Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CP3130 63ENGLISHENGLISH?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your

64 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power volta

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CP3130 65ENGLISHENGLISHLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cab

66 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSystemProblem Possible Cause ActionSystem speed is too slowToo many programs are running.Clos

ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CP3130 67ENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2

7RF Equipment NoticesCE: European Community Compliance StatementThe equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommend

8Safety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampen

9Conventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D